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Exploring New Musical Horizons with the Grossman Ensemble

The Grossman Ensemble, renowned for its innovative compositions, is set to captivate audiences in the upcoming 2025-26 concert season with three distinct performances. Starting with 'Form & Figure', this season will witness the premieres of twelve new works by a diverse range of composers, highlighting the dynamic and complex sonic worlds that the ensemble is famous for. Each performance will take place at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, promising an engaging experience for music enthusiasts.

Jul 18, 2025

1. Grossman Ensemble – Form & Figure

The Grossman Ensemble, in residence at the Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition, begins the 2025-26 concert season by adding four new works to its already impressive roster of 75 world premieres. Conductor Micah Gleason leads premieres by composers Kay Rhie, Ryan Chase, Mikel Kuehn, and Inés Thiebaut in a dynamic performance showcasing diverse and complex sonic worlds.

Dec 5, 2025

UChicago Presents

Chicago, IL · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

2. Grossman Ensemble – Woven Light

Known for their “precision” in presenting “marvelous, unexpected” (Third Coast Review) performances, the Grossman Ensemble culminates a nine-week workshop-rehearsal cycle with the premieres of four works hot off the press. Conductor David Bloom conducts new music created in collaboration with composers Theo Chandler, Kyong Mee Choi, Phil Pierick, and David W. Sanford.

Mar 6, 2026

UChicago Presents

Chicago, IL · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

3. Grossman Ensemble – Illuminations

The Grossman Ensemble—performing the best music you haven’t heard yet—closes the 2025-26 concert season with an energetic evening of brand-new music. Luke Poeppel conducts the world premieres of four imaginative and engaging compositions by Katherine Balch, Shawn Okpebholo, Gity Razaz, and Matthew Ricketts.

May 22, 2026

UChicago Presents

Chicago, IL · Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Grossman Ensemble's 2025-26 concert season is not to be missed. With three performances featuring twelve world premieres, this season promises to deliver an unmatched musical experience. Each concert is a journey into new sonic landscapes, offering audiences a chance to engage with some of the most exciting composers working today. Whether you're an aficionado of contemporary music or a curious newcomer, the Grossman Ensemble invites you to be part of their musical adventure.

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